March 18, 2022 – Collin College has been named a Military Friendly® School for the seventh year in a row. The college has been awarded the “Silver” rank among large community colleges for 2022-2023.
More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2022-2023 survey performed by VIQTORY, publisher of G.I. Jobs® magazine. Colleges earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey.
Collin College exceeded benchmarks set by Military Friendly® in the areas of Academic Policies and Compliance, Admissions and Orientation, Culture and Commitment, and Military Student Support and Retention, with exceptionally high ratings in Financial Aid and Assistance, and Graduation and Career.
“Collin College values its student veterans and is committed to providing an academic environment where they can achieve their educational goals,” said Alan Pixley, director of Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs for Collin College. “This recognition as a Military Friendly® School reflects that commitment, and we are thankful to be honored.”
The 2022-2023 Military Friendly® Schools list will be published in the May and October issue of G.I. Jobs® magazine and can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.
For more information about Collin College’s student veteran programs, visit www.collin.edu/studentresources/veteransresources/.
About Military Friendly® Schools
The Military Friendly® Schools list is created each year based on extensive research using public data sources from more than 8,800 schools nationwide, input from student veterans, and responses to the proprietary, data-driven Military Friendly® Schools survey from participating institutions. The survey questions, methodology, criteria, and weighting were developed with the assistance of an independent research firm and an advisory council of educators and employers. The survey is administered for free and is open to all postsecondary schools that wish to participate. Criteria for consideration can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com.
About VIQTORY
Founded in 2001, VIQTORY is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that connects the military community to civilian employment, educational, and entrepreneurial opportunities through its G.I. Jobs® and Military Friendly® brands. VIQTORY and its brands are not a part of or endorsed by the U.S. Dept of Defense or any federal government entity. Learn more about VIQTORY at www.viqtory.com.
About Collin College
Collin College serves more than 56,000 credit and continuing education students annually and offers more than 100 degrees and certificates, including new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) in Cybersecurity, and a new Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management to be offered beginning fall 2022. The only public college based in Collin County, Collin College is a partner to business, government, and industry, providing customized training and workforce development. For more information, visit www.collin.edu.